Shohei Ohtani threw six hitless innings and opened the game with a home run, guiding the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory that completed a three‑game sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. The win pushed the Dodgers’ streak to five straight games and solidified their grip on the NL West.

Ohtani's six hitless innings and leadoff homer set the tone

From the first pitch, Ohtani announced his intent by crushing Rockies starter Austin Gomber’s first offering over the right‑field fence for his 14th homer of the season... He then delivered six innings without surrendering a hit, striking out seven and working 99 pitches, which lowered his ERA to an impressive 0.82 through nine starts, according to the game report.

Dodgers’ five‑game winning streak and 36‑20 record tighten NL West lead

Los Angeles’ victory marked their fifth consecutive win, bringing their season record to 36‑20 and putting them firmly in control of the National League West. The Dodgers have captured 12 of their last 14 contests, a run that underscores their dominance as they head into a series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Rockies’ near no‑hit bid shattered by Tyler Freeman’s single

Colorado came close to matching the Astros’ recent combined no‑hitter, but a pinch‑hitter, Tyler Freeman, broke up Ohtani’s bid with a single in the eighth inning, ending the potential historic shutout. the report notes that despite the hit, the Rockies managed to score a run in the fourth inning without recording a hit of their own.

Injury roundup: Teoscar Hernández hamstring, Enrique Hernández oblique tear

The triumph was tempered by bad news: Teoscar Hernández was placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, and teammate Enrique Hernández suffered a significant oblique tear, the source said. Both injuries create uncertainty for the Dodgers’ depth as they continue their push for the postseason.

Will Ohtani stay healthy for a fourth straight MVP race?

Ohtani’s dual‑threat performance fuels speculation that he could contend for his fourth consecutive MVP award, but his health remains a question.. The report highlights that he is slated to start again on June 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and any lingering injury concerns could shape his award prospects.